My students need lapboards, drumsticks, handbells, headphones and various other supplies.
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My Students
As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things fun and simple. I want to provide my students with creative and meaningful musical learning experiences.
My students are creative, talented and very eager to learn.
They like to play instruments, they love to sing and love lots of positive attention. Many of them are being raised in single parent households and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as "typical". From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire even our earliest learners to continue on a path of musical excellence.
My Project
The students are in need of handbells to learn note reading and chord structure. It will develop their musicianship skills to the next level.
We want to develop community performances and intend to do this by implementing a bucket drum program.
We were able to get the buckets donated but need the drum sticks to get started.
We also have a small listening station in the classroom with a library of music from iTunes. In order for the students to listen as a group, they need headphones and a splitter. This will help us in our center time every month as well.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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